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Sopita de fideo

Cooking Con Claudia · ♥ 7K likes · 170.6K views · 4 min video

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  • 2 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 7 oz fideo pasta
  • 4 whole roma tomatoes
  • ¼ whole onion
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves
  • cilantro
  • 4 cup water
  • 2 tsp tomato bouillon
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
Tomato broth: blend the roma tomatoes, onion, garlic, chicken bouillon, tomato bouillon and ground cumin with four cups of water until smooth.
  • oil
Heat a little oil in a pot over medium-high heat. When hot, add the fideo and fry about five minutes, stirring occasionally so it does not burn, until golden.
  • 2 cup water
  • salt
Add the tomato broth and two more cups of water, and a little salt. Bring to a simmer and taste for salt.
Reduce the heat to low, add the cilantro, cover and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally so it does not stick.
  • lime juice
  • queso fresco
  • hot sauce
Serve with a squeeze of lime juice, crumbled queso fresco and hot sauce, with taquitos de queso on the side.
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